Our 2020 Chardonnay has notes of baked peach, pie crust, and hints of brioche. Bright acid on the palate leads to flavors of lemon curd and citrus cheesecake with hints of fresh sage and brown butter on the finish.
Aromas & Flavors: The 2020 Chardonnay is classic, elegant, and food-friendly: 100% Chardonnay with aromas and flavors of ripe pear, Golden Delicious apple, citrus, and spice.
The 2020 Growing Season began with heavy rains, which enriched the soil with an abundance of nutrients. Fruit set was on course during the spring, just in time for the brief heat spike in June and the remaining summer warm weather. Harvest began in mid-August, when only the finest fruit was harvested.
Our 2020 Chardonnay is from the Carneros appellation. With winds blowing in from the San Pablo Bay, Carneros temperatures are generally cooler and more moderate than regions further north, making it ideal for cultivating cool-loving Chardonnay grapes. Chardonnay is sourced from a single vineyard in the appellation, the family’s newest estate property.
Food Pairing: This Chardonnay is a beautiful complement to an apple spinach salad, chicken piccatta or (our favorite) lemon poundcake.
Specs
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Appellation: Napa Valley
Aging: Dry, full-bodied wine fermented and aged in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and French and American oak barrels.
TA: 0.54 (g/100mL)
pH: 3.49
Alcohol: 14.5%
Aging Potential: Drink now and through 2031
What’s Included
6-bottles:
6x 2020 Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay, Napa Valley Case:
Three Generations Committed to 100% Sustainable Viticulture and the Crafting of Fine Wines.
Rutherford Wine Company is family-owned and managed with a portfolio of wines representing the rich diversity of California’s outstanding appellations. Today, the portfolio includes Rutherford Ranch Winery (Napa Valley), Round Hill, Scott Family Estate (Arroyo Seco), Lander-Jenkins Vineyards, Predator (Lodi), Rhiannon, Silver Buckle, and extensive Private Label offerings.
The company is based at Rutherford Ranch Winery, in Napa Valley’s Rutherford District - one of the region’s most renowned sub-appellations. The winery and estate vineyards are certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. The critically acclaimed wines have been characterized as one of Napa’s great values by noted wine writer Robert Parker.
The winery received the ‘Family Owned Winery of the Year’ Award at the 2012 New York International Wine Competition. Rutherford Ranch Winery was named ‘Napa Winery of the Year’ at the 2013 NYIWC.
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2020 Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Tasting Notes
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$360.00/Case for 12x 2020 Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay, Napa Valley at Rutherford Wine Company
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Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
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Thursday, Oct 2 - Monday, Oct 6